November 19, 2023 at 09:36PM NordPass has released its annual list of the most common passwords, with “123456” ranking as the most popular password globally. Passwords like “admin” and sequential number strings also remain popular. NordPass highlights the importance of longer, more complex passwords and recommends using password generators and password managers. In cybersecurity news, … Read more
November 13, 2023 at 06:03AM US mortgage giant Mr. Cooper experienced a cyberattack on October 31 that led to service disruptions. Hackers gained access to certain systems, preventing the company from processing customer payments. Customer data was compromised, prompting Mr. Cooper to notify affected individuals and offer complimentary credit monitoring services. Users are advised to … Read more
October 30, 2023 at 06:53PM Hackers stole $4.4 million in cryptocurrency on October 25th by using private keys and passphrases stored in stolen LastPass databases. LastPass suffered two breaches in 2022, allowing threat actors to steal encrypted password vaults. Researchers believe that the stolen vaults are being cracked to access cryptocurrency wallet passphrases and private … Read more
October 25, 2023 at 11:30AM Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly prevalent, with cybercriminals targeting not only large organizations but also small and medium-sized businesses. The rise of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) enables even novice attackers to launch devastating attacks. Recent incidents include the LockBit ransomware attack on the city of Oakland, the Royal ransomware attack on the … Read more
October 24, 2023 at 05:10PM Cybersecurity Awareness Month celebrates its 20th anniversary by promoting the importance of cybersecurity education. The initiative, which began in the US and has now become a global movement, encourages proactive measures and knowledge-sharing to address human risk, which accounts for over 80% of cybersecurity incidents. Microsoft recommends focusing on enabling … Read more
October 19, 2023 at 05:16PM Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand, has announced new features for Norton Password Manager and Norton AntiTrack. Norton Password Manager now offers a premium password management experience at no cost, with improved security and convenience. Norton AntiTrack includes a new Private Email feature to protect online privacy by masking personal … Read more
October 18, 2023 at 03:07PM Researchers found that out of over 1.8 million admin portals, 40,000 had “admin” as the password, making it the most popular password among IT administrators. The study also revealed an increase in the use of default passwords. The top 10 passwords included common defaults and easy-to-guess options. This highlights the … Read more
October 17, 2023 at 05:54PM IT administrators are using weak passwords to protect access to portals, leaving enterprise networks vulnerable to cyberattacks. Over 40,000 administrator credentials analyzed had the default password “admin,” showing a lack of strong authentication. Researchers warn that threat actors are targeting privileged users. To defend networks, strong and unique passwords should … Read more